CVE-2025-40038 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.112/6.12.52/6.17.2 SVM /include/linux/uaccess.h in_atomic privilege escalation (Nessus ID 271894 / WID-SEC-2025-2431)

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.112/6.12.52/6.17.2. This impacts the function in_atomic in the library /include/linux/uaccess.h of the component SVM. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-40038. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.